8.) Magnet

A magnet might not seem like a tool a parking lot mechanic would need, but when you drop that one specific screw deep into your engine bay, you'll be thankful you bought a telescoping one. Additionally, magnetic parts trays are very handy for keeping all your bits in one place, as are magnetic spark plug sockets.

7.) Torque Wrench

A torque wrench will help you tighten up every important nut and bolt to the manufacturers specifications. Lisa from My Cousin Vinny recommends the Craftsman model 1019 Laboratory Edition Signature Series as she's found it to be dead-on balls accurate.

5.) Vise Grips

Reader Burt knows why vise grips are a great tool to have in your arsenal, so I'll let him explain.

"There's not much you can't do with vise grips. You can loosen bolts or screws with them, tighten bolts with them, pull nails, (and hammer them in if you don't mind abusing them) and hold things together. They make great impromptu handles too."

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